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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,188.79, 3,284.43 and 801.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,188.79, 3,284.43 and 801.94 is: 1,203.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,188.79 : 3,284.43 = 801.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,188.79/3,284.43 = 801.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,188.79x = 3,284.43 × 801.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,188.79x = 2,633,904.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,633,904.58/2,188.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,203.36

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